On Tue, 09 Feb 2016 09:43:40 +0100
Hans <hans.ullr...@loop.de> wrote:

> Am Dienstag, 9. Februar 2016, 03:36:24 schrieb German:
> > Hi list,
> > 
> > So, here is the thing. My AR9285 mini-pci-e card sometimes
> > identified as AR5008. In this case wireless is not working. I
> > believe that AR5008 is not supported at all, when AR9285 works out
> > of the box and I didn't install even firmware. Usually when I shut
> > down the box, on the next boot wireless identified correctly and
> > works and when I reboot computer it identified as AR5008 and
> > doesn't work. I wonder why is this happen and what can be done to
> > always to use right card not depending on whether I shut down or
> > reboot. Are there anyway to force it in right direction? Thanks.
> 
> I believe, that the wrong kernel module might be loaded. AR9xxx needs
> ath9k, whilst AR5xxxx needs ath5k. 
> 
> Maybe, there is a way, to make sure, that the correct recognition is
> done. You can try to blacklist ath5k or delete it. Make sure you have
> a backup available, of course.
> 
> Good luck
> 
> Hans
> 

Do you mind to tell me how to blacklist ath5k? Thanks

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